SB 5069 — Allowing interstate cannabis agreements.

What this bill does

Authorizes the Governor to enter into interstate cannabis agreements with another state or states for cross-jurisdictional delivery of cannabis between Washington and the other state or states and for cross-jurisdictional coordination and enforcement. Specifies mandatory provisions in interstate cannabis agreements. Includes a contingent effective date to become effective on the earlier of: (1) federal law amendments to allow for the interstate transfer of cannabis; or (2) the U. S. Department of Justice issuing an opinion or memorandum allowing or tolerating the interstate transfer of cannabis.

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Floor votes

• House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 12, 2023
  71 yea · 26 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 14, 2023
  38 yea · 8 nay · 3 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 1, 2023
  40 yea · 8 nay · 1 not voting

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